Insect Study  11/90





1. Tell  how insects are different from all other animals.   Show

   the differences among insects, spiders, and centipedes.



2. Point out and name the main parts of an insect.



3. Collect  and mount 50 different species.  Include  six  orders

   and  18  families  of insects.  Label  each  with  common  and

   scientific names where possible.



4. Describe  the things that distinguish the  principle  families

   and orders of insects.



5. Show your collection.



6. Compare  the life histories of a butterfly and a  grasshopper.

   Tell how they are different.



7. Raise a butterfly or moth from a caterpillar.



8. Tell  things that make social insects different from  solitary

   insects.



9. Observe an ant colony or a beehive.  Tell what you saw.



10. From your collection, identify:

   a. Four species of insects helpful to humans.  Tell how  they

      are helpful.

   b. Six species of insects harmful to humans.   Describe  some

      general methods of insect control.



11. Tell  how  insects fit in the food chains of  other  insects,

   fish, birds, and mammals.



NOTE: Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, some insects  are

   or  may  be  protected under federal law.  The  same  ones  or

   others  may  be  protected by state  law.   Before  doing  any

   collecting,  be sure that you know which may be on both  lists

   and be sure that you do not collect protected species.